Parent ForumA place for parents of gymnasts of any level to talk. Please join our proud parent or proud relative groups to receive full access to this forum.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:03:44 +0000Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:03:44 +0000ChalkBuckethttps://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/forums/parent-forum.6/
Help understanding a skillTue, 14 Aug 2018 21:50:39 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/help-understanding-a-skill.63431/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/help-understanding-a-skill.63431/invalid@example.com (Bug's mom)Bug's mom4why are some kids so rudeTue, 14 Aug 2018 13:18:03 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/why-are-some-kids-so-rude.63367/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/why-are-some-kids-so-rude.63367/invalid@example.com (3gymgirlsmom)3gymgirlsmomwhy are some kids so rude]]>18Life After GymnasticsTue, 14 Aug 2018 12:28:02 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/life-after-gymnastics.63412/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/life-after-gymnastics.63412/invalid@example.com (tdoesgymnastics)tdoesgymnasticsLife After Gymnastics]]>5Follow up story....(give me a talking to)Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:40:51 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/follow-up-story-give-me-a-talking-to.63383/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/follow-up-story-give-me-a-talking-to.63383/invalid@example.com (New gym parent)New gym parent
Basically I was feeling pretty down about how my dd hadn’t been moved up a level and how to help with her disappointment, she was in an intermediate level f and v group and wanted to get to 4 piece.....well....
Since then I’m happy to say she has been moved up in both her classes (does two, two hour classes a week) she’s in the highest possible classes for the level...

Follow up story....(give me a talking to)]]>1Advice on Funding?Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:58:36 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/advice-on-funding.63394/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/advice-on-funding.63394/invalid@example.com (Nikknaq)Nikknaq
I have two level 4 competitive gymnasts and we are stationed in California. They have been competing since we moved here three years ago. Last year was their first time going to the North So Cal State Chanpionships and my 10 year old placed first on beam and my 8 year old placed first on vault and bars! They are crazy good and...

Advice on Funding?]]>13Median scores-TOPSMon, 13 Aug 2018 18:05:24 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/median-scores-tops.63401/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/median-scores-tops.63401/invalid@example.com (3gymnasts)3gymnasts8when do you know its time to make them quitMon, 13 Aug 2018 01:03:03 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/when-do-you-know-its-time-to-make-them-quit.63411/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/when-do-you-know-its-time-to-make-them-quit.63411/invalid@example.com (nycgymmom)nycgymmom3Achilles Tendinitis relief?Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:06:29 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/achilles-tendinitis-relief.63387/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/achilles-tendinitis-relief.63387/invalid@example.com (UpsideDown)UpsideDown
She is improving, it does hurt less...... she can walk around and look normal. But the mornings are brutal. When home, she lays on the couch...

Achilles Tendinitis relief?]]>7Teenagerdom and gymSat, 11 Aug 2018 13:54:29 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/teenagerdom-and-gym.63365/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/teenagerdom-and-gym.63365/invalid@example.com (Texasmomof3)Texasmomof3
But the teammates are just awful. After 6 months, dd’s new teammates still don’t treat her as part of their team. They are having a party tonight that she wasn’t invited to, and it isn’t the first time. She’s tried chatting with them about clothes or makeup or tv or school, and she gets responses like “tell it to someone who cares” or “why...

Teenagerdom and gym]]>23Tops testing resultsFri, 10 Aug 2018 23:09:50 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/tops-testing-results.63126/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/tops-testing-results.63126/invalid@example.com (Rosie)Rosie60Team TryoutsThu, 09 Aug 2018 21:42:46 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/team-tryouts.63334/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/team-tryouts.63334/invalid@example.com (gymnastics29)gymnastics29Team Tryouts]]>20Not sure what to do with my daughterThu, 09 Aug 2018 16:58:46 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/not-sure-what-to-do-with-my-daughter.63368/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/not-sure-what-to-do-with-my-daughter.63368/invalid@example.com (twinmomma)twinmomma
She's qualified for nationals both years, and I think with the right coaching, she could hit elite by high school (she's a level 8 right now, and 12 years old). She told me yesterday she doesn't really want to do any bigger skills and doesn't...

Not sure what to do with my daughter]]>8Broken radius and ulnaThu, 09 Aug 2018 02:42:23 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/broken-radius-and-ulna.63380/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/broken-radius-and-ulna.63380/invalid@example.com (GG2018)GG2018
my daughter broke both her radius and ulna 9 weeks ago - she came out of the cast a week ago and moved to a splint for 2-4 weeks....she is at the gym conditioning and just being with her team but i would love to hear from other parents who's kid has had a simliar injury and how long it took them to get their strength back - also im worried about what happens once splint comes off -
THANKS]]>3Concerned parentWed, 08 Aug 2018 17:43:31 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/concerned-parent.63351/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/concerned-parent.63351/invalid@example.com (Backtuckgrl)Backtuckgrl18Is it bad form to leave a gym during Preteam? Also Xcel Bronze vs. Preteam?Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:07:52 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/is-it-bad-form-to-leave-a-gym-during-preteam-also-xcel-bronze-vs-preteam.63331/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/is-it-bad-form-to-leave-a-gym-during-preteam-also-xcel-bronze-vs-preteam.63331/invalid@example.com (SophiaPD)SophiaPD
However, (1) as a family of five with two working parents, and given her other interests, I think Xcel is the better fit...

Is it bad form to leave a gym during Preteam? Also Xcel Bronze vs. Preteam?]]>14Move from Level 4 to XcelTue, 07 Aug 2018 21:53:27 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/move-from-level-4-to-xcel.63360/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/move-from-level-4-to-xcel.63360/invalid@example.com (Doanki)Doanki
My daughter competed level 4 two years in a row and did very well. She was trying to get her skills for Level 6 and is close to getting her kip cast handstand, but doesn't have it yet. Her gym sent out move-up letters and she didn't get one. They met with me and said they were unsure what to do with her because she doesn't have the skill. They said they see her potential, and will give her more time if she needs it, but that the skill is necessary for the upcoming levels and...

Move from Level 4 to Xcel]]>18Parent Video Brag Thread.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 19:56:05 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/parent-video-brag-thread.62890/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/parent-video-brag-thread.62890/invalid@example.com (John)John
Everyone, please remember that this thread is being created with only good...

Parent Video Brag Thread.]]>58When is the "right" time?Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:17:31 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/when-is-the-right-time.63354/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/when-is-the-right-time.63354/invalid@example.com (Flip4funmom)Flip4funmom
My son just turned 6 this past April, he competes TNT. Over the summer He has learned and is quickly mastering bigger skills (Back tuck/pike, Barani, all variations) on trampoline and double mini. He has a passion for gym and BIG dreams.

All sounds typical right? Well there is something BIG that isn't typical with my son. He has something called femoral anteversion, his thigh bones are twisted. He has spent his whole life adapting and compensating...

When is the "right" time?]]>13Anyone with experience with stress fractures in their back? From 9/9/17 (Update)Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:58:26 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/anyone-with-experience-with-stress-fractures-in-their-back-from-9-9-17-update.63311/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/anyone-with-experience-with-stress-fractures-in-their-back-from-9-9-17-update.63311/invalid@example.com (VanessaJV)VanessaJVAnyone with experience with stress fractures in their back? From 9/9/17 (Update)]]>20Suggestions to help a tired gymnastTue, 07 Aug 2018 15:53:33 +0000https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/suggestions-to-help-a-tired-gymnast.63270/
https://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/threads/suggestions-to-help-a-tired-gymnast.63270/invalid@example.com (Lilou)LilouSuggestions to help a tired gymnast]]>15